K-12 Program Associate (Temp role)

Girl Scouts offers our youth members in grades K - 12 robust outdoor experiences through badge earning, hands-on events, and meaningful experiences including camp.  To achieve our outdoor mission of every girl outdoors, GSUSA develops content, provides Girl Scout councils support and more builds national partnerships.   

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This is a full-time temporary position, that can be done remotely.  Approximately 35 hours per week to October 2026. 

Essential Functions – Primary duties of the position 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Working with the Director of the K-12 Program, the K-12 Program temporary Associate will contribute to the maintenance and stewardship of a modern, inclusive, accessible and fun Girl Scout National Program Portfolio. This role works collaboratively across GSUSA and with external partners to manage the creation and updating of badges, awards, activities, and other K-12 programs. They are responsible for understanding youth development and education trends, providing subject matter expertise in program development for GSUSA and Girl Scout Councils.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop programs that deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE), are inclusive and relevant and informed by data, council, external expert and girl feedback.
• Partner with cross functional teams such as marketing, DEIRJ, membership, and fund development to create programmatic opportunities for K-12 members
• Convene groups of stakeholders, which could include external experts, council staff, volunteers and youth members, to provide feedback and inform on programmatic content and direction.

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

• Program Development Expertise: functional understanding and passion for ongoing learning in topics including K-12 education and childhood development; experience implementing non-formal educational programs; special knowledge in some to all of Girl Scouts' program areas, including the Highest Awards, service, life skills, arts and entrepreneurship.
• Convening skills: ability to bring together a diverse group of people, ensure all voices are heard and build toward alignment and consensus.
• Collaboration skills: open to direction and collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done
• Project management skills: ability to project plan and manage details on multiple projects simultaneously
• Interpersonal skills: ability to build relationships with wide variety of people and work in cross functional team environment
• Communication skills: ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both written and verbal, to multiple audiences
• Design skills: ability to create presentations and other materials that are easy to understand
• Organizational skills: ability to analyze, organize, and synthesize information

• Full knowledge of Microsoft Suite – Teams, Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook 

Preferred Education and Experience (i.e., certifications) 

• College graduate preferred

Work Environment 

• This person can work remotely or at the GSUSA headquarters in NYC

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work  

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Travel (if yes, percentage of travel time required)  

Not expected

Salary range -  $20.00 - 30.00 per hour, based on experience and geography